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Palmetto Bowl Scheduled for Noon on November 30 The much-anticipated Palmetto Bowl will take place at noon on November 30 at Memorial Stadium. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN. This game marks the final matchup of the regular season for the South Carolina Gamecocks, who will travel to the Upstate to face their rivals, the Clemson Tigers. Historically, Clemson holds the edge in this rivalry with a record of 73 wins, 43 losses, and 4 ties. However, the Gamecocks managed a close victory in their last visit to Memorial Stadium in 2022, winning 31-30. The Tigers bested the…

The United States Postal Service recently announced an important update regarding its Mail Processing and Distribution Center located in Greenville. The facility will remain operational and will undergo a significant upgrade, receiving an investment of $12.7 million. This funding, which is part of a broader initiative called the “Delivering for America” plan, aims to modernize the postal network across the country. Situated at 4605 Dairy Drive, the Greenville center will be transformed into a local processing hub. It will take on several roles, including handling package mailing and shipping, managing letters and flats, offering express services, and accepting bulk and…

GREENVILLE — After a tough election season, Republican incumbent U.S. Representative William Timmons has successfully secured his fourth term in office. The Associated Press declared his victory at 9:41 p.m. on election night. Timmons received about 60 percent of the votes, comfortably defeating Democratic challenger Kathryn Harvey in South Carolina’s heavily Republican 4th Congressional District, which includes Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Harvey tried to make history by becoming the first Democrat to win in the district since 1990 and had raised more campaign funds than any other Democratic candidate in recent years. However, Timmons has consistently won his races against…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The Wofford College football team started strong, leading 17-13 at halftime, but couldn’t maintain the momentum. The Citadel came back in the second half, scoring 17 unanswered points, resulting in a 30-17 victory at Gibbs Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Terriers struggled with three turnovers in the fourth quarter. With this loss, Wofford’s record now stands at 5-6 overall and 3-5 in the Southern Conference, while The Citadel also holds a 5-6 overall record with the same league performance. Ryan Ingram was a standout for the Terriers, rushing for 103 yards on 12 carries. Quarterback Amari Odom…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A serious accident on Monday morning has resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man riding a motorcycle. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Bomar Avenue and South Church Street, as reported by local authorities. According to the Spartanburg Police, a driver in a Nissan Maxima attempted to make a left turn onto Bomar Avenue from South Church Street. Unfortunately, the driver turned directly into the path of the motorcyclist, who was traveling north on South Church Street. This resulted in a collision in the middle of the intersection. Tragically, the motorcyclist,…

A woman in Spartanburg County has agreed to a plea deal related to a shooting incident involving a person in a vehicle. Shanesha Gladden faced three counts of attempted murder from an event in 2022. In a recent court appearance, one of the attempted murder charges was reduced to two counts of assault and battery, while the other two charges were dropped. Gladden’s brother, Corey Rice, expressed his sorrow over the situation, saying he loves his sister and recognizes the consequences of her actions. He added that the women involved were aware of the risks when they approached Gladden’s home.…

A former contestant from American Idol pleaded guilty on Monday in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in Spartanburg County in 2022. Caleb Kennedy, who was 17 at the time of the incident, was charged with DUI after the accident that resulted in the death of 54-year-old Larry Parris on February 8, 2022. Authorities reported that Kennedy traveled 175 yards off the roadway to a garage where Parris was working before hitting him. Kennedy’s defense mentioned that his medication for depression had been increased shortly before the tragic event. Although he was scheduled to face trial, he chose to…

New York prosecutors are seeking a pause in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump until at least 2029, as his legal team prepares to request a dismissal of the case. On Tuesday, prosecutors sent a letter to Judge Juan Merchan, who previously agreed to halt all deadlines in the case as Trump prepares for his inauguration as President on January 20, 2025. This pause follows the November 5, 2024, election results, where Trump was elected for a second term. In the letter, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg noted that it is necessary to consider how Trump’s presidency could impact…

The Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust (HNRT) has revealed its plan to invest $500,000 in acquiring an additional 65 acres for Paris Mountain State Park. This substantial addition aims to enhance the park’s attractions and access for visitors. During a meeting of the Greenville County Council Finance Committee on November 18, HNRT board officials Pam Shucker and Dennis DeFrancesco presented this update. DeFrancesco explained that the county’s investment will be complemented by $2.4 million from state and federal funding sources. A vote by the full HNRT board is scheduled for December 16 to decide on the purchase. The…

Cascades Verdae, a life plan community, shared on November 18 that its parent company, Senior Living Communities, has opened the entries for the Silver Pen Writing Competition. High school seniors in the area are invited to submit a 1,000-word essay by February 16, 2025, on the theme “How has someone in history molded your life?” A panel will evaluate all essays, and two winners will be chosen to receive cash prizes of up to $3,750 each. The winners will be honored at an award ceremony in the spring of 2025. Since the competition began in 2012, Senior Living Communities has…